Ep. 59 Near Futurism and Spatial Computing with Neil Redding - Founder, Redding Futures

<p><strong>ABOUT NEIL REDDING:</strong></p><h3>Neil's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reddingneil/</h3><h3>Website: </h3><h3><a href="https://www.neilredding.com/">https://www.neilredding.com/</a></h3><p>Editor, <a href="http://nearfutureofretail.com/" target="_blank">Near Future of Retail</a></p><p><strong>BIO:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.neilredding.com/" target="_blank">Neil Redding</a> is a keynote speaker, author, Innovation Architect and Near Futurist.<br />Neil has worked at the convergence of digital and physical for decades, and is an expert speaker and advisor in the realms of spatial computing, augmented reality (AR), AI, and convergent brand ecosystems. As a Near Futurist, Neil focuses on connecting what's possible with what's practical — pulling the future into the present through a digital experience lens.<br />Neil currently leads <a href="https://reddingfutures.com/" target="_blank">Redding Futures</a>, a boutique consultancy that enables brands and businesses to engage powerfully with the Near Future. Prior to founding Redding Futures, Neil held leadership roles at Mediacom, Proximity/BBDO, Gensler, ThoughtWorks and Lab49.<br />He has delivered for clients including Visa, Nike, Cadillac, Macy’s, NBA, Verizon, TED, The Economist, MoMA, Converse, Morgan Stanley, Apple, Oracle, Financial Times, and Fidelity Investments.<br />He has spoken at numerous conferences including SXSW, AWE, Immerse Global Summit, infoComm, Tech2025, CreateTech, SEGD XLab, A.R.E. Shoptalk, Creative Technology Week, Design+AI and VRevolution.<br />Neil is also editor of Near Future of Retail, author of the forthcoming book The Ecosystem Paradigm, and advises multiple startups at the leading edge of the digital-physical convergence.</p><p><strong>SHOW INTRO: </strong></p><p>Welcome to the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast.</p><p>These dynamic dialogues based on our acronym DATA - design, architecture, technology, and the arts crosses over disciplines but maintains a common thread of people who are passiona